Unit 2: Workplace Safety, List 2

4. when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another
8. any substance that can cause harm to an individual such as skin irritation, respiratory problems, burns, and in severe cases, explosions
10. hazards that can impact mental health or well-being such as stress or harassment at work
13. a shortened form of a written word or phrase
16. a particular way of accomplishing something
17. viruses or bacteria that can impact health
18. refusing to take notice of

1. is the visible effect of the process of combustion – a special type of chemical reaction. It occurs between oxygen in the air and some sort of fuel.
2. any environmental factor that can cause harm to an employee such as heights, noise, slips, trips, falls, etc.
3. behaviors that inhibit an individual to adapt to a new situation or circumstance and thus interfere with activities or tasks
5. an action or process used to solve a problem
6. a measure taken beforehand to prevent harm or secure good
7. a source of danger or a situation or object that poses a level of potential threat or risk to life, health, property, or environment and can cause harm.
9. hazards that result from physical factors such as poor posture at work leading to pain in the back and shoulders
11. hazards that create unsafe working conditions such as clutter in walkways which could cause a fall
12. any danger that could occur from a hazard such as physical injury, psychological stress, and/or burns
14. an authoritative rule dealing with details or procedure; a rule or order issued
15. being too confident